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    What are my options for returning to Spain?

    February 20, 2018 /

    Are you past the point of studying abroad during your undergraduate years, but still looking for options to live abroad in Spain? This article is the right one for you as we'll dive into the basics of teaching, studying, and working abroad.

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  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Confessions: I am a Serial Friender

    February 15, 2018 /

    Making friends everywhere you go is hard! That's why I would consider myself to be a serial friender. What does that mean? Check out this article to see! 

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    I’ll Never Truly be American Again Either

    November 21, 2019

    Confessions: That Three Month Feeling

    December 19, 2017

    A Conversation with Expat Coach and Psychologist Gabriela

    August 27, 2020
  • Balance,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Six Strategies for Managing Unstructured Time

    February 8, 2018 /

    Sometimes living abroad comes with more unstructured time than you're used to. In order to help you make the most of this opportunity, I'm sharing six strategies that I've been using to improve my time management.

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    Finding Balance with Spanish Food

    August 31, 2017

    How to: Balance Two Worlds

    November 3, 2020

    To Party or Not to Party

    October 26, 2017
  • Adapting,  How to,  Living Abroad

    How to: Survive Without a Dryer

    January 30, 2018 /

    Have you been feeling like not having a dryer is really throwing off your clothes-washing process? Don't worry, we've all been there but have picked up some tips along the way to help you adapt to the Spanish way, tenderos and all!

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    January 11, 2024

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    June 2, 2020

    Tips for Teaching Virtually (Group Classes)

    April 14, 2020
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    How to: Volunteer in Spain

    January 25, 2018 /

    Have you thought about how you will make an impact on your new community. Check out this article for Claudia's tips on how to volunteer when abroad in Spain! 

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    Traditions: La Lotería de Navidad in Spain

    December 1, 2020

    Accepting My Own Journey (Claudia)

    June 21, 2018

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia)

    December 28, 2017
  • Adapting,  How to,  Living Abroad

    Using a Shower in Spain

    January 23, 2018 /

    You may think that showering is pretty straightforward, regardless of the country you are in. But there are a few things you find different in Spain (and Europe in general). 

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    How to: Communicate with Someone who has Limited English

    October 5, 2018

    Language Learning: Watching T.V. or Movies

    March 19, 2020

    What Does it Mean to Group Intercambio?

    October 15, 2020
  • Living Abroad,  Study Abroad

    SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

    January 16, 2018 /

    We interrupt your regularly-programmed content to bring you a special announcement about an important milestone for us and how we're planning to better serve you.

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    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Claudia)

    October 25, 2018

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    September 12, 2019
  • Balance,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Letters to a New Year (Dani)

    January 4, 2018 /

    Dani: I'm very proud of all that I've accomplished in 2017, but have some important changes I want to make in 2018. Read more to find out what I plan to work on in the new year, and the funny way I am reminding myself!

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    Fitting In vs Staying True to Yourself While Abroad

    March 15, 2020

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    February 9, 2021

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    December 21, 2023
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia)

    December 28, 2017 /

    Claudia: I don't have a perfect idea of where 2018 will lead me, but I do have some things I am going for. Find out what is on my list in this article. 

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    August 31, 2018

    Confessions: My Life is in English

    February 16, 2021

    How Dani Ended Up Living Abroad

    January 26, 2021
  • Adapting,  Confessions,  Living Abroad

    Confessions: That Three Month Feeling

    December 19, 2017 /

    About three months in to living abroad we realize that there is a tendency to end up in an emotional place where we miss people, places, and customs that are far away. Learn about what we call the three month feeling.

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    What to Expect when Making Plans with Spaniards

    January 19, 2021

    Easy Spanish for Shopping at a Supermarket

    October 24, 2019

    What’s Happening? Kids Out Until Midnight in Spain

    July 23, 2019
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Accepting Others’ Journeys

    December 7, 2017 /

    Truly thriving means allowing others to thrive, too! Having a bit of trouble understanding someone else's journey? We've got some insight to help you through it.

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    September 24, 2019

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    October 29, 2020

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2020)

    January 5, 2020
  • Adapting,  Living Abroad

    Creating Meaningful Relationships in Random Places

    December 5, 2017 /

    Making friends is hard under normal circumstances and while living and travelling abroad can seem like an almost impossible task at times. Check out these three tips for making friends in different situations. 

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    July 26, 2020

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    April 16, 2020

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    February 6, 2018
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